Constantius II Solidus, Roma reverse
RIC VIII Sirmium 3 · 351 AD-355 AD · Sirmium
Obverse
Reverse
Römisch-Germanisches Museum, Köln
Obverse
FL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS PERP AVG
Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, wearing crested and diademed helmet, cuirassed, facing front, holding spear diagonally over right shoulder in right hand and shield decorated with a horseman trampling an enemy in left hand
Reverse
GLORIA - REI - PVBLICAE
Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned front, and Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned left, head left, supporting a shield inscribed VOT/XXX/MVLT/XXXX; Roma holding spear in left hand; Constantinopolis holding sceptre in left hand, her right foot on prow
About This Type
This RIC VIII Sirmium 3 is a solidus of Constantius II (351 AD-355 AD), struck at the Sirmium mint. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned front, and Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned left, head left, supporting a shield inscribed VOT/XXX/MVLT/XXXX; Roma holding spear in left hand; Constantinopolis holding sceptre in left hand, her right foot on prow. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.5g, 22mm diameter.
About the Solidus
The solidus was the gold coin of the late Roman and Byzantine empires, introduced by Constantine I around 309 AD at 4.5 grams. It maintained its weight standard for over seven centuries, making it one of the most stable currencies in history.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VIII Sirmium 3?
- RIC VIII Sirmium 3 is a Gold Solidus of Constantius II (351 AD-355 AD) struck at the Sirmium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Sirmium 3.
- How do you identify RIC VIII Sirmium 3?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, wearing crested and diademed helmet, cuirassed, facing front, holding spear diagonally over right shoulder in right hand and shield decorated with a horseman trampling an enemy in left hand with the inscription FL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS PERP AVG. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned front, and Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned left, head left, supporting a shield inscribed VOT/XXX/MVLT/XXXX; Roma holding spear in left hand; Constantinopolis holding sceptre in left hand, her right foot on prow with the inscription GLORIA - REI - PVBLICAE. Portrait type: diademed.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Sirmium 3?
- RIC VIII Sirmium 3 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.5g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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